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Brightpath Associates LLC
Journey Lineworker/Lineman
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What they do
A Utility Line Technician services and repairs underground electrical lines for construction projects or for homeowners, using maps and electronic equipment.
$76,075 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Candidate must have all four: 1) Journey-level Electric Lineman certification or license, or completion of apprenticeship and examination 2) CDL License (Class A or B) 3) Rubber Glove Certification 4) Pole-Top and Bucket Rescue Training
Three and one‐half (3‐1/2) years training/experience in line work and successful completion of the journey level Electric Lineman examination administered by the I.B.E.W. or equivalent. ‐‐OR‐‐ Minimum of five (5) years' experience in line work and successful petitioning for journey level Electric Lineman status with I.B.E.W. ‐‐OR‐‐ Certification from California‐Nevada Joint Apprenticeship Committee that applicant has passed the apprenticeship and examination for journey level Electric Lineman. Possession of journey level Electric Lineman status granted by the I.B.E.W. or equivalent.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California Driver's License Class A or B. A Department of Motor Vehicles "Driver Record Information" print‐out will be required at time of hire and throughout employment. Must be enrolled in District's DMV pull‐notice program. Recognized status as a Journey level Electrical Lineworker. Possession of a valid California Class A driver's license. Rubber‐Glove certification. Pole‐Top and Bucket rescue training.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.A typical combination is:
EDUCATION
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation of high school.EXPERIENCE
Possession of recognized journey level Electric Lineworker status, typically obtained as follows:Three and one‐half (3‐1/2) years training/experience in line work and successful completion of the journey level Electric Lineman examination administered by the I.B.E.W. or equivalent. ‐‐OR‐‐ Minimum of five (5) years' experience in line work and successful petitioning for journey level Electric Lineman status with I.B.E.W. ‐‐OR‐‐ Certification from California‐Nevada Joint Apprenticeship Committee that applicant has passed the apprenticeship and examination for journey level Electric Lineman. Possession of journey level Electric Lineman status granted by the I.B.E.W. or equivalent.